/ Source: The Associated Press
The government of Southern Sudan says they have a $10.1 billion plan to transform the capital cities of Southern Sudan — some of them into the shapes of animals.
The announcement comes ahead of a scheduled January referendum on independence that is widely expected to pass. The proposal unveiled Tuesday would redesign the southern capital of Juba and the 10 state capitals.
Southern officials hope to model each regional capital after the flag of each state, including "Giraffe City" and "Pineapple City." A new area outside of Juba would be made in the shape of a rhino, he said.
Government officials didn't explain how they would pay for the ambitious plans.
The referendum would split Sudan's oil-rich south from the north.